Category Archives: Nathan’s Rants

Education and liberty

Posted on 2024-02-08 by TPOL Nathan

Publisher’s note: We at TOPL will be on the road to NM, CO, UT, and elsewhere on business later this month, and may put publishing on hold for a few days, or run some oldies but goodies! Thanks for your … Continue reading →

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Yet another historic achievement now declared evil

Posted on 2024-02-07 by TPOL Nathan

The building of the United States into a superpower, as well as a confederation stretching from Atlantic to Pacific, was the result of many actions and factors. Perhaps one of the greatest was the construction of several transcontinental railroads, starting … Continue reading →

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War drums beating louder

Posted on 2024-02-06 by TPOL Nathan

Even while people are talking about a potential shooting war in Texas, we have to realize that wars across the world are killing thousands and destroying billions of dollars of property. And the fear and panic over this combat (and … Continue reading →

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The significance and history of the Gonzales Flag

Posted on 2024-02-05 by TPOL Nathan

Last Friday, we posted commentary about the news that last week, the Texas National Guard began flying the Gonzales Flag (under the Stars and Stripes) in front of their headquarters in Austin, long capital of the Lone Star Republic and … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the 2024 presidential elections

Posted on 2024-02-04 by TPOL Nathan

Updating the voting rolls is a threat to democracy, right? Continue reading →

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Texas ups the ante!

Posted on 2024-02-02 by TPOL Nathan

No, it is not a “constitutional crisis” – it is a real demonstration of the lack of faith that Uncle Joe and his rogue regime (administration) has created in Texas and many other States in 2024, as we careen down … Continue reading →

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Leader of the “free” world

Posted on 2024-02-01 by TPOL Nathan

Publisher’s note: An end-of-the-month business trip through the wonders of mostly-free Wyoming and into “growing more free” (in many ways) Utah put publishing on hold for a few days. Coupled with workload and some family illness! Thanks for your patience. … Continue reading →

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Instigators and entrapment – so fun!

Posted on 2024-01-29 by TPOL Nathan

The entire purpose of the FedGov appears to be to turn as many people as possible into criminals. Is that more than just seeking power? Can we suspect those who are in charge – and their minions – get perverse … Continue reading →

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Free speech – not on my watch?

Posted on 2024-01-27 by TPOL Nathan

A recent court case regarding free speech in public (government-run, tax-funded) schools has been settled in favor of the student denied free speech. The girl had been punished for wearing a tee-shirt with a New Testament citation stating “Homosexuality is … Continue reading →

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War between some States and the FedGov approaching?

Posted on 2024-01-25 by TPOL Nathan

It seems that the State of Texas (nee Republic of Texas) is rejecting the decision of the United States Supreme Court (a 5-4 ruling) that everyone understands will allow the Border Patrol to cut barbed tape at a 47-acre park … Continue reading →

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